**Tragedy at Welsh Campsite as One-Year-Old Girl Dies Following Vehicle Collision**
A one-year-old girl has tragically died after a collision involving a vehicle at a popular camping site in north Wales. The incident occurred on Monday morning, 28 April, at the Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park, which lies in the scenic area of Betws Garmon, near Caernarfon in Gwynedd.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded swiftly to a 999 call received by North Wales Police at around 10:20am, reporting a serious collision on the campsite grounds. Upon arrival, paramedics and police worked together to provide immediate aid to the child.
Due to the severity of her injuries, the young girl was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, one of the leading paediatric facilities in the region. Medical staff there battled to save her life, but, heartbreakingly, she passed away on Monday afternoon. News of her death has sent shockwaves through the local community and beyond.
North Wales Police have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Specialist officers from the force’s Roads Crime Unit are working to establish exactly how the collision occurred, and the police have confirmed that a dedicated Family Liaison Officer is providing support to the grieving family.
Sergeant Simon Hughes of the Roads Crime Unit expressed the force’s deep sympathy for the family, commenting: “Our profound sympathies remain with the girl’s family at this extremely difficult time. They are being supported by a specially trained Family Liaison Officer.” He also went on to thank members of the public and other campers at the site who had assisted emergency services in the immediate aftermath of the incident.
In a statement, a spokesperson for North Wales Police said, “A child has died following a collision on a camping site near Caernarfon earlier today (Monday, April 28th). We received a 999 call at 10:20hrs to a report of a collision involving a one-year-old girl and a vehicle. The emergency services, including the Air Ambulance, attended and the child was airlifted to Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool. Sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the child died at the hospital this afternoon.”
Authorities have confirmed that the North Wales Coroner has been informed, and an inquest is expected in due course to formally establish the cause of death. Police also stated that no further details can be released at this time, likely due to ongoing investigations and the sensitivities surrounding the tragedy.
Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park is well-known in north Wales as a family-friendly holiday destination, attracting tourists from across the UK and further afield. The peaceful surroundings of Snowdonia make this a popular site, and news of such a tragic incident has left staff, fellow campers, and the local community in mourning.
This deeply upsetting event serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of accidents, even in places where families seek relaxation and leisure. As investigations continue, authorities will be keen to understand how this tragedy occurred, and whether any further safety measures are required to prevent such incidents in the future.
The thoughts of many across Wales and the wider UK remain with the young girl’s family at this unimaginably difficult time. The tragedy underscores the importance of vigilance and safety in all communal environments, particularly where young children are present.